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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 438.49, 604.69 and 345.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 438.49, 604.69 and 345.07 is: 475.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    438.49 : 604.69 = 345.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    438.49/604.69 = 345.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    438.49x = 604.69 × 345.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    438.49x = 208,660.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,660.38/438.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 475.86

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